Virtual Student Mentor, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

Overview Hybrid AZ W2 $60K/yr Licensed teachers seeking to move beyond classroom management and into direct student transformation are encouraged to apply. Imagine a teaching role where lesson plans, lectures, and grading are no longer your focus—replaced by full-time mentorship that helps students grow into confident, self-directed individuals. Unbound Academy has redesigned what teaching means. This hybrid position supports a tuition-free, fully virtual Arizona charter school that eliminates worksheets in favor of experiential learning and prioritizes personal development. Core academics are completed independently by students using AI-driven platforms in just two hours each day. The remainder of their day is dedicated to developing practical skills through facilitated workshops, mentorship, and discovery. You will not be delivering standardized lessons or monitoring a virtual classroom. Instead, you will facilitate dynamic online sessions that push students to think critically, collaborate, innovate, and evolve. Your role involves guiding them through storytelling, entrepreneurship, wellness, and critical thinking while fostering independence, self-assurance, and strong executive skills. This position is not designed for educators seeking to transfer traditional schooling to a digital platform. It is intended for licensed teachers prepared to relocate to Arizona, engage in a hybrid work structure, and mentor students in ways that genuinely equip them for the real world. If you are finished with administrative tasks and eager to pursue the most impactful teaching work of your career, continue reading. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating engaging virtual workshops centered on life competencies including communication, creativity, critical thinking, and autonomy Providing one-on-one and small-group mentorship to cultivate confidence, accountability, and executive functioning in students Leveraging platform analytics and student indicators to tailor support and monitor development consistently Working alongside peer educators to design and iteratively refine project-based learning activities Building a supportive, energizing atmosphere where students feel recognized, stretched, and inspired to advance What You Won’t Be Doing Instructing core academic content; adaptive AI tutors manage this component Presenting scripted lectures or operating within a conventional classroom framework Grading assignments, issuing homework, or developing standardized lesson plans Virtual Student Mentor Key Responsibilities Drive student development and real-world preparedness by facilitating impactful, experiential learning within a hybrid, fully virtual charter school environment. Basic Requirements Available to start end of July 2026 Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state, or an expired certificate eligible for reinstatement, with certification transferable to Arizona Strong virtual presence and comfort leading students via video Able to work in a hybrid role in Arizona About Unbound Academy Unbound Academy is Arizona’s first virtual, tuition-free charter school, designed to make grades 4-8 limitless, personal, and exciting. This isn’t just an alternative to the traditional school system. It’s a revolutionary way for your family to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be. At Unbound Academy, students can master their core academics in just two hours a day. Our teachers use an AI-powered learning model to adjust to each child’s pace and interests, ensuring progress happens twice as fast as in a typical classroom. By cutting out the fluff and streamlining coursework, we not only make a significant academic impact—we make learning fun, personal, and incredibly effective. Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $30 USD/hour, which equates to $60,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5636-US-Phoenix-VirtualStudent.010 #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover